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River Room at Swan, Shakespeare's Globe

Dining Room in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT –
Mansion House Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 35
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

River Room is a Dining Room in the Swan at Shakespeare's Globe characterised by a sculptural feature wall of mounted animal heads.

Design: The room presents a contemporary, pared-back dining interior featuring painted brickwork, muted tones and simple, functional furnishings that keep the layout uncluttered.

Features: The space functions as a semi-private dining area and provides in-room Wi‑Fi, a noise restriction policy, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Friends or colleagues seeking an intimate, seated meal or a relaxed, social lunch in a compact private dining space.

What sets it apart: The room has large river-facing windows that provide uninterrupted views across the water.

What guests say: The room is praised for attentive, committed service and for accommodating groups while maintaining a comfortable dining experience.

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 25-30 guests and costs about £5,900.

"We recently celebrated my husband’s birthday at this venue, and overall it was a lovely experience."

- Diana D. Nov 2025

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 35

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00
  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

We require all DJs and musicians to connect through our PA system in both the Underglobe and the Balcony Room.
Drums of any sort are not allowed in the Balcony Room.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(84 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

DD
Diana D.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · November 2025

We recently celebrated my husband’s birthday at this venue, and overall it was a lovely experience. The staff on the day were incredibly friendly and helpful, which really made us feel welcome. The location is excellent, very convenient for guests travelling from different areas and the views from the terrace are beautiful, creating a special and memorable atmosphere. In summary, it’s a great venue with fantastic staff and a wonderful setting, but with some improvements in communication, food presentation, and drink service, it could be truly outstanding.

There are a few areas that could be improved. The sales team’s communication needs attention, as we received proposals with outdated prices and inconsistent menus during the planning process. While the food tasted nice, the portions were quite small and the presentation felt underwhelming. Additionally, the wine package seemed limited or perhaps the service was too slow, as our guests frequently had to request drinks during the meal.

3.9

About Swan, Shakespeare's Globe

Swan, Shakespeare's Globe is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Swan Events
Member of Tagvenue since November 2015
84 Reviews
4.8 Rating
6h Response time
91% Response rate

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